Some of the most satisfying home improvements are the tiny ones that take less than an hour but somehow never make it to the top of the to-do list.

You might discover, like I did, that a handful of well-chosen smart devices can quietly handle life's little annoyances without turning your home into a complicated tech project.

Every room needs bold or dark color to feel balanced and grounded. But, choosing colors for your home is a huge undertaking, and it isn't made any easier by how intimidating bold or dark colors can be.